Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada · On-site
$46k–$58k/yr
Hearing and Speech Nova Scotia Posting Number AA0126 (Quote this number on application documents) Location: Halifax, NS Compensation: $46,424-$58,029 annually Hours: 70 hours biweekly Start Date: ASAP End Date: N/A Closi…
Skills: Executive Support, Calendar Management, Travel Coordination, Event Planning, Document Preparation
Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada • On-site
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Provides advanced administrative support to the Directors of Adult and Mi’kmaq Hearing and Speech Services, Pediatrics and Autism, and Finance and Operations. Responsibilities include coordinating schedules, managing communications, and supporting provincial events and documentation.
Requires a minimum of five years of executive-level support experience and a post-secondary education in business or administration, with a bachelor's degree preferred. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Visio, Adobe, and SharePoint is essential.
Hearing and Speech Nova Scotia
Posting Number AA0126 (Quote this number on application documents)
Location: Halifax, NS
Compensation: $46,424-$58,029 annually
Hours: 70 hours biweekly
Start Date: ASAP
End Date: N/A
Closing Date: July 2nd, 2026
Administrative Assistant
Provincial Office
Hearing and Speech Nova Scotia (HSNS) provides audiology services to Nova Scotians of all ages, and speech-language pathology services to preschool children and adults. HSNS is funded by the NS Government to deliver integrated and standardized provincial services across 37 clinical sites, located in 26 communities. Nationally certified Audiologists and Speech-Language Pathologists, with support from Communication Disorder Technicians and Administrative Support Professionals, provide core services (prevention, diagnosis, and treatment), develop and monitor provincial clinical standards, and collaborate with partners to deliver a number of special programs (e.g., Autism, Stroke, Cochlear Implant). Established in 1963, HSNS works to prevent and reduce the impact of communication disorders for Nova Scotians.
Hearing and Speech Nova Scotia is an inclusive employer who supports diversity, equality, and reconciliation. Our goal is to be a workforce that is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. We welcome people from all ethnicities, genders, sexual orientation, age, religion, physical and mental abilities, family status, and political beliefs and affiliation.
We are proud to offer:
✓A nationally accredited program with Accreditation Canada
✓A Province-wide support network of professional colleagues, clinical resources, and coordinated clinical services
✓Varied caseloads and work settings
✓Salaries (full-time) commensurate with experience (starting at $46,424), and excellent benefits package
✓Continuing education opportunities
✓Opportunities for relocation and clinical specialization
About the Role:
This position reports to the Director of Adult and Mi’kmaq Hearing and Speech Services. The Administrative Assistant role provides advanced administrative support to the Director of Adult and Mi’kmaq Hearing and Speech Services, the Director of Pediatrics and Autism Hearing and Speech Services and the Director of Finance and Operations in accordance with HSNS standards, policies, and values. Working collaboratively with the management team and other administrative professionals as part of a collective team, this position is responsible for the overall coordination of the planning, development, and implementation of the activities of the management team and CEO. This position provides backup for the other Administrative Assistant positions in the Provincial Centre (Executive Assistant to the CEO, Data Analyst, and HR Coordinator).
Additional responsibilities of this role include:
Requirements:
Note – All offers of employment will be conditional upon results of a criminal records check/vulnerable sector search and child abuse registry search, all to be satisfactory to the employer. Only those applicants chosen for an interview will be contacted. Should you require accommodation during any phase in the recruitment process, please contact Human Resources at [email protected]. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential and will be handled in compliance with the Nova Scotia Accessibility Act.
Every person has a voice. Every voice deserves to be heard.
Nova Scotia Hearing and Speech Centres (NSHSC) is responsible for providing audiology services to Nova Scotians of all ages, and speech-language pathology services to preschool children and adults. NSHSC delivers integrated and standardized provincial services across 34 clinical sites, located in 24 communities. Nationally certified Audiologists and Speech-Language Pathologists, with support from Communication Disorder Technicians and Administrative Support Professionals, provide core services (prevention, diagnosis, and treatment), develop and monitor provincial clinical standards, and collaborate with partners to deliver a number of special programs (e.g., Autism, Stroke, Cochlear Implant).
Offices: 5657 Spring Garden Rd, Suite 201, Halifax, Nova Scotia B3J, CA · 18 S Albion St, Amherst, Nova Scotia B4H 2W3, CA · 600 Abenaki Rd, Room B1230, Truro, Nova Scotia B2N 5A1, CA · 112 Provost St, New Glasgow, Nova Scotia B2H 2P5, CA · 23 Bay St, 1st floor, Antigonish, Nova Scotia B2G 2G7, CA
Every person has a voice. Every voice deserves to be heard.
Nova Scotia Hearing and Speech Centres (NSHSC) is responsible for providing audiology services to Nova Scotians of all ages, and speech-language pathology services to preschool children and adults. NSHSC delivers integrated and standardized provincial services across 34 clinical sites, located in 24 communities. Nationally certified Audiologists and Speech-Language Pathologists, with support from Communication Disorder Technicians and Administrative Support Professionals, provide core services (prevention, diagnosis, and treatment), develop and monitor provincial clinical standards, and collaborate with partners to deliver a number of special programs (e.g., Autism, Stroke, Cochlear Implant).
Offices: 5657 Spring Garden Rd, Suite 201, Halifax, Nova Scotia B3J, CA · 18 S Albion St, Amherst, Nova Scotia B4H 2W3, CA · 600 Abenaki Rd, Room B1230, Truro, Nova Scotia B2N 5A1, CA · 112 Provost St, New Glasgow, Nova Scotia B2H 2P5, CA · 23 Bay St, 1st floor, Antigonish, Nova Scotia B2G 2G7, CA
